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119
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Preliminary Investigation Comparing Rectified and Unrectified Sockets for Transtibial Amputees
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Jack R. Engsberg, PhD
S. Wayne Sprouse, CPO
Mary L. Uhrich, MS
Barbara R. Ziegler, CPO
F. Daniel Luitjohan, CP
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This article compares test results for two types of prosthetic sockets; rectified and unrectified. The rectified method is the traditional and currently favored mode of socket fabrication. However, user test results indicated no differences between t...
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127
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A Preliminary Comparison of Function and Outcome in Patients with Diabetic Dysvascular Disease
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Rebecca Trantowski-Farrell, PT, DPT
Michael S. Pinzur, MD
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This article features a study done using the Prosthetic Evaluation Questionnaire and the Six Minute Walk Test to elucidate the needs of transtibial amputees in their rehabilitation efforts. The results suggest that rehabilitation efforts should go be...
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135
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Development and Preliminary Testing of a Device for the Direct Measurement of Forces and Moments in the Prosthetic Limb of Transfemoral Amputees during Activities of Daily Living
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Laurent Frossard, PhD
Jim Beck, Eng
Michael Dillon, PhD
John Evans, PhD
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The authors describe a method for direct measurement of forces and moments applied on the socket of transfemoral amputees during daily living activities. They used a commercial transducer to record and transmit data directly from the socket of a tran...
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143
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Fatigue Test Device for Stance Phase Control Knee Orthoses
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Steven E. Irby, MS
Kathie A. Bernhardt, BS
Duane A. Morrow, MS
Kenton R. Kaufman, PhD, PE
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Mechanical endurance testing is critical to ensuring durability and safety of novel orthosis components. A new mechanical fatigue tester has been developed, featuring computer control of electromechanical and pneumatic elements. The user can determin...
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148
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The Transradial Anatomically Contoured (TRAC) Interface: Design Principles and Methodology
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John M. Miguelez, CP, FAAOP
Christopher Lake, CPO, FAAOP
Dan Conyers, CPO
John Zenie, CPO, MBA
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The authors present the Transradial Anatomically Contoured (TRAC) interface, a variation of the self-suspending transradial (below elbow) level interface. This design combines elements from the two leading styles of interfaces to provide enhanced com...
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158
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Custom Removable Immediate Postoperative Prosthesis
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Thomas L. Walsh, BS, CPO
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